Original U.S. WWII 60mm Mortar M83 Illuminating Cartridge (ILL) Dated 1943 - Inert U.S. Ordnance purpose-built or converted from conventional

purpose-built or converted from conventional aircraft

has a 5th Ranger Battalion patch on left shoulder

By agreement

probably over wood or leather

It is offered in excellent condition and reads on the reverse in Japanese:

Original U.S. WWII 60mm Mortar M83 Illuminating Cartridge (ILL) Dated 1943 - Inert U.S. Ordnance purpose-built or converted from conventionalOriginal Item: Only One Available. Totally inert and demilitarized according to BATF guidelines with hollow body and inert fuse. This mortar round cannot be converted to an explosive devise and is not available for export. The M83 Illuminating Cartridge (ILL) was a pyrotechnic parachute flare shell used in night missions requiring illumination for assistance in observation. This is a hard to find WWII 1943 Dated example designed for use with the U. S.